Description

The Big Shot (Warner Brothers, 1948). First Post-War Release
Italian 2 - Fogli (39" X 54.5") Luigi Martinati Artwork.
Released the year after his breakout film The Maltese Falcon
and one year before the iconic Casablanca, rising star
Humphrey Bogart revives his typecast, but perfected, gangster
persona for the last time in The Big Shot. Though not
Bogie's most well known starring role, this film came at a time of
transition for the actor after finally achieving top billing the in
1941's High Sierra, and just prior to his explosion in
popularity that would make him one of the biggest stars in
Hollywood history. Boasting an image far superior to any of the
American posters with artwork by the talented Luigi Martinati, this
excellent first post-war release would be a great addition to any
Bogart fan's collection. Professional restoration has applied
touchup to the folds, scattered pinholes in the borders and image
area, a minor chip in the lower vertical crossfold, and several
small horizontal tears in the vertical fold. Very Fine- on Linen.